Cameron Navigates Path Back to Taylor with Decisive Win

Chantelle Cameron secured a vital victory on a recent major fight night at Madison Square Garden, successfully defending her WBC interim super-lightweight title against Jessica Camara. While the points decision wasn`t a dramatic knockout, the outcome served a precise strategic purpose: solidifying her position for a potential third and deciding clash with the undisputed lightweight queen, Katie Taylor.

The bout itself saw Cameron execute a controlled, technical performance. She utilized her reach effectively from long range before comfortable engaging in closer exchanges. Camara showed moments of resilience, occasionally finding a home for her punches, suggesting that Cameron perhaps couldn`t afford a moment of complacency. However, Cameron`s consistent pressure, footwork, and output kept her opponent largely contained throughout the ten rounds.

The judges` scorecards reflected Cameron`s clear dominance, reading 99-91, 99-91, and 98-92, all in her favor. CompuBox statistics underlined this, showing a significant advantage in punches landed for the Briton. It was a professional display, effectively navigating a necessary hurdle on the path back to the fights that truly define legacies.

And that path leads directly to Katie Taylor. Cameron holds a unique place in Taylor`s professional record: she is the only fighter to have defeated the legendary Irishwoman, a significant upset win back in 2023. Taylor emphatically avenged that loss later the same year with a performance widely praised as one of her best. Now, with Taylor potentially wrapping up other high-profile business (a potential third bout with Amanda Serrano looms), the stage could be set for a rubber match that would settle their rivalry definitively.

For Cameron, the win against Camara was non-negotiable. It proved she remains at the top tier of the division and is a credible, available challenger for Taylor. The question now is less about Cameron`s readiness and more about Taylor`s future plans. Will the undisputed champion opt for another challenging encounter against the woman who handed her first loss, or will she pursue other avenues? By doing her part with a clear victory, Cameron has ensured the Taylor trilogy remains a compelling, albeit perhaps uncertain, possibility.